RisibisiSolid Italian Food + ServiceIt is hard to go wrong here at Risibisi. The food is very good and the portions are more than adequate. My wife and I went there for lunch on Mothers' day and had a lovely meal consisting of a house crab salad with a Louis dressing(very nice which we shared),and then she had the gnocchi with a wild boar sugo while I had the spaghetti carbonara. I also had and very much liked a glass of vermentino white wine from Sardinia. Even though we were stuffed we treated ourselves to the cannoli for desert.
Another touch that we like is that you can find out from where most of their food and drink is sourced from All in all this place is worth visiting....and enjoying...bring your appetite with you....5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful Mother's Day DinnerWe loved this beautiful restaurant. My son, husband and I ate here for the first time. We each loved our dishes, appetizers and the dessert. If I had to critique something, I could comment on the 2/3 full cocktail glass, with very little alcohol for $9.50. None of us felt there was much alcohol in our drinks. Further, the service was only mediocre. But we will definitely go back, as the food was superb.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWe arrived early, our tableWe arrived early, our table was waiting for us. Great food, great service, we enjoyed a relax dinner celebrating a birthday.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMLunch number 2this was a second lunch visit and as in the past, the gnocchi with wild boar was fantastic as was the pulled boar sandwich. Reheatability of leftovers was fine. We arrived a bit early (very little traffic on a Thursday mid morning from San Jose) but were seated right away but a little before the kitchen was ready. Service was very nice and it was quiet maybe due to the fact that we were early in the day and while we entered as the only party several more people arrived.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of Petaluma's BestRisibisi is a small intimate restaurant. The chef is imaginative and the quality has always been well above average.
There are few better in Petaluma or Marin. You'd have to go to the wine country East Bay or the City to do better.
Raviolis are light and elegant. Fish is fresh and highlighted by seasoning and sides. Chicken under the brick
is far better than usually encountered, in fact its excellent. Soups are excellent (very few get them right). Deserts are well executed, try the polenta cake.
Recently went to Ad Hoc...this is far more comfortable, reasonable and far better service without attitude.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat!Great food and service. Who could ask for anything more?5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfect for a leisurely lunch.Perfect for a leisurely lunch. The food well presented and the chicken with rye berries in a lemony (picata) sauce was amazing.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMMade reservations based onMade reservations based on other OpenTable feedback. This place didn't disappoint. The inside is very hip, small but comfortable. Small bar but great service prior to our table being ready. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Had a group of 5 and we all ordered very different selections. Not one dish disappointed! This will be on my wine country dining list for some time to come.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic food in Petaluma!Happened upon this place by chance while passing through Petaluma, and we'll now make it our business to make the trip from the South Bay to Risibisi! The waitstaff really knew their stuff, from the details about the menu to the nuances of the wines. The food was superb. We had the veal tonnato appetizer, which we really enjoyed; who would have thought about combining the tastes of veal and tuna, but it worked. For main courses, we had the wild boar gnocci and the veal shank, and both were wonderful. Delicatedly suffused flavors in everything we tried, perfectly prepared. Everything is locally sourced, so the menu is somewhat limited by location and season, but there's something for everyone. Go out of your way to come here!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMDelishWe had a delicious dinner for two. I had the special ravioli with the most wonderful lemon sauce which was not too sour or too sweet but just the perfect balance to the delicate dish. My husband opted for the skirt steak which was also delicious.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were very pleased bothWe were very pleased both with the food and the service. This was our second time there, and we will certainly return when in the area.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were 12 women, a noisy,We were 12 women, a noisy, fun family group. We all concurred wait staff terrific, food delicious (except the soup was not what I expected, although a tasty broth with veggies, what I make at home is as good). We seemed to open and close down the place and no one felt that workers were urging us out. Would come there again. Thanks for a fun, delicious evening!4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was a delight! ExcellentThis was a delight! Excellent homemade pasta. Great risotto. Have already recommended it to several friends.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMVery few people there forVery few people there for a Saturday lunch, but good food.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food, excellent service,Good food, excellent service, genuinely Italian waiter.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMChef Brian West is tops!Chef Brian West puts a contemporary twist on traditional Italian recipes.3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMWe celebrated our friendsWe celebrated our friends 50th birthday. Awesome food and great service. We'll come again.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a favorite!This restaurant has been very impressive everytime we've been there. Every item on the menu from Starter to dessert is outstanding, and the owner is gracious and accommodating.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good food, very pleasant,Very good food, very pleasant, attentive service, great drinks!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThe current chef they haveThe current chef they have now is really great. Has studied the Italian style and has it down and also adds some creative touches that always enhance. His Vitello Tonnato is a beautiful presentation and absolutely perfect. All the pastas are great too. And they have some nice Italian wines. Super friendly service.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMone more time, once!Have already review the restaurant on a previous visit prior
to a musical event at SSU, and so anything else I said would merely
be an encore.3/18/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst visit and will definitelyFirst visit and will definitely be back. One of the best bolognese sauces I've ever had.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AM3rd time here and it just3rd time here and it just keeps getting better and better! If you haven't dined at Risibisi yet, do it NOW!3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMAn excellent meal on a quietAn excellent meal on a quiet Monday night with a couple of friends. Perfect.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AM